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Demons of Paris #1
Demon's Consort
Anya Orlov had grown up knowing she was expected to become the consort of a powerful demon. What she didn’t expect was for him to be ridiculously handsome with a surprising core of humanity running through him. Declan O’Shea wanted nothing to do with this consort business. At 800 years old, he was fine without the added complications to his life. But Anya was smart, stubborn, gorgeous, and just his luck, she was his true blood bond mate.
As the two grow closer, someone is waiting in the shadows to make sure that Declan and Anya do not live long enough to see an ancient prophecy unfold—one that holds the couple at its very heart. Someone they know is out to betray them, but who could it be? They’ll need their wits, their friends, and some very sharp swords to neutralize the threat to them and to their world.
As the two grow closer, someone is waiting in the shadows to make sure that Declan and Anya do not live long enough to see an ancient prophecy unfold—one that holds the couple at its very heart. Someone they know is out to betray them, but who could it be? They’ll need their wits, their friends, and some very sharp swords to neutralize the threat to them and to their world.
- GenresRomanceUrban Fantasy
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2021
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July 20, 2021
A Richly Imaginative Paranormal Romance
I’d probably give this book 4.5 ⭐️ if I could.
This is definitely set up to be the first book of a series, however, the story comes to a good strong HFN conclusion, which always makes me happy whilst I wait for the next book.
This book is a little different as it is about demons, who aren’t the traditional evil creatures who delight in torment, but absorb the darker energies of humans. Anya is a human who was raised with the knowledge of demons as her long-ago ancestor is consort to a demon who is on the ruling council, and was loosely involved in her life.
Anya is in her early 40s and a professor at a university in Paris, where she has lived for many years. She has no contact with her family other than her uncle occasionally by phone as he is still in Russia where she spent her childhood, in the family-run circus. When Natalia, her ancestor, tells her she is part of a prophecy and she is destined to meet her demon mate. She wants to brush her off. Eventually she gives in to the demands and goes to the club she has been told the demon owns, with her best friend Gwen, who is a witch.
Declan has been a demon for 800 years and is destined to serve on the council. In order to do that he has to find his consort because when he mates his powers will increase. The council have been pestering him to seek out his consort and he’s been reluctant. Then when Anya walks into his club his whole life feels turned upside down.
This book starts out as a traditional paranormal romance with fated mates and all that entails but gradually becomes something much more interesting. Their set up is actually much more complex than appears on the surface and there is a lot of danger for them to face. As well as Anya and Declan, this story introduces us to lots of really interesting people. Declan has several demons in his household who help him manage France and Belgium, the areas under his control for the council. These demons all have their own stories to tell, some of which get touched on in this book, but many stories are hinted at to intrigue you for future revelations. They are all really interesting characters and feel well thought out and fully realised.
Anya brings her friend Gwen into the family and also a young demon who is a student of hers, Luc. There are other characters surrounding the story and they all interact with each other as well as the main characters, which I love, because it makes them more real to me.
I love Anya so much. She’s such a complex character. She’s strong, assertive and bold. At the same time she shares her vulnerabilities with her closest friend, and later with her mate. She’s been lonely most of her life and has still hidden much of her past from Gwen, because she is scared to lose her. She is intelligent and physically capable. Growing up in a circus meant she got to indulge her passion for knife throwing from an early age. She also taught herself to fight with them. Basically, she’s amazingly competent. Competent female characters are like catnip to me. We so rarely see them, so when I do, I beam with happiness.
Declan is interesting in that he is a ruthless leader who doesn’t hesitate to punish transgressors, but at the same time cares for his people and the humans under his protection. He isn’t ambitious but accepts what he has been given to look after because he knows he can do the job right. He is mentally flexible, despite being 800 years old, who started life as a farmer. However, he was ahead of his time when he was a human and even taught both his son and daughter to read, an unusual thing that long ago. He is very protective of Anya, but he tries not to suffocate her. This is another trait in a male character I like, one who fights his alpha instincts to let his mate make her own choices.
The world-building in this story is well done and gradually revealed over the course of the book. It is solely focused on the world of the demons with the human world being on the periphery, though it is still important because some of the characters have their roots there.
The plot is very twisty. It took me a little while to get into it. The first chapter was a little obscure in places, but once I had that under my belt the plot just got better and better. This author has a great imagination and I can’t wait to see where this story goes next. Anya has already proved herself to be a bit of a closet matchmaker, so I’m sure the other’s relationship situations may get tackled in future books. I’m really looking forward to seeing what this author produces next.
I’d probably give this book 4.5 ⭐️ if I could.
This is definitely set up to be the first book of a series, however, the story comes to a good strong HFN conclusion, which always makes me happy whilst I wait for the next book.
This book is a little different as it is about demons, who aren’t the traditional evil creatures who delight in torment, but absorb the darker energies of humans. Anya is a human who was raised with the knowledge of demons as her long-ago ancestor is consort to a demon who is on the ruling council, and was loosely involved in her life.
Anya is in her early 40s and a professor at a university in Paris, where she has lived for many years. She has no contact with her family other than her uncle occasionally by phone as he is still in Russia where she spent her childhood, in the family-run circus. When Natalia, her ancestor, tells her she is part of a prophecy and she is destined to meet her demon mate. She wants to brush her off. Eventually she gives in to the demands and goes to the club she has been told the demon owns, with her best friend Gwen, who is a witch.
Declan has been a demon for 800 years and is destined to serve on the council. In order to do that he has to find his consort because when he mates his powers will increase. The council have been pestering him to seek out his consort and he’s been reluctant. Then when Anya walks into his club his whole life feels turned upside down.
This book starts out as a traditional paranormal romance with fated mates and all that entails but gradually becomes something much more interesting. Their set up is actually much more complex than appears on the surface and there is a lot of danger for them to face. As well as Anya and Declan, this story introduces us to lots of really interesting people. Declan has several demons in his household who help him manage France and Belgium, the areas under his control for the council. These demons all have their own stories to tell, some of which get touched on in this book, but many stories are hinted at to intrigue you for future revelations. They are all really interesting characters and feel well thought out and fully realised.
Anya brings her friend Gwen into the family and also a young demon who is a student of hers, Luc. There are other characters surrounding the story and they all interact with each other as well as the main characters, which I love, because it makes them more real to me.
I love Anya so much. She’s such a complex character. She’s strong, assertive and bold. At the same time she shares her vulnerabilities with her closest friend, and later with her mate. She’s been lonely most of her life and has still hidden much of her past from Gwen, because she is scared to lose her. She is intelligent and physically capable. Growing up in a circus meant she got to indulge her passion for knife throwing from an early age. She also taught herself to fight with them. Basically, she’s amazingly competent. Competent female characters are like catnip to me. We so rarely see them, so when I do, I beam with happiness.
Declan is interesting in that he is a ruthless leader who doesn’t hesitate to punish transgressors, but at the same time cares for his people and the humans under his protection. He isn’t ambitious but accepts what he has been given to look after because he knows he can do the job right. He is mentally flexible, despite being 800 years old, who started life as a farmer. However, he was ahead of his time when he was a human and even taught both his son and daughter to read, an unusual thing that long ago. He is very protective of Anya, but he tries not to suffocate her. This is another trait in a male character I like, one who fights his alpha instincts to let his mate make her own choices.
The world-building in this story is well done and gradually revealed over the course of the book. It is solely focused on the world of the demons with the human world being on the periphery, though it is still important because some of the characters have their roots there.
The plot is very twisty. It took me a little while to get into it. The first chapter was a little obscure in places, but once I had that under my belt the plot just got better and better. This author has a great imagination and I can’t wait to see where this story goes next. Anya has already proved herself to be a bit of a closet matchmaker, so I’m sure the other’s relationship situations may get tackled in future books. I’m really looking forward to seeing what this author produces next.
June 29, 2022
Before reading the debut novel from author Lori-Anne Cohen, I knew nothing of demons and their consorts. But in this world she has created, with its rich lore and vibrant cast of characters, I learned everything I needed to know. From the first page, I was sucked into the story of clever, practical Anya Orlov and her intended demon, the mysterious, emotionally-guarded Declan O’Shea. As soon as they meet, Cohen begins fanning the little spark between them into a four-alarm fire, teasing a “will they or won’t they” that superglued my eyes to my Kindle Paperwhite screen. Before I knew what hit me, I was on a thrilling ride of prophecies, very cool swords, and demon battles… Who knew this “consort business” could be so risky?
In Demon’s Consort, Cohen unveils the seedy paranormal underworld, expertly juxtaposed with a modern setting of club-owning, wealthy demons in expensive suits. The times, they are a-changin', and the demons have adapted. Our heroine, Anya, has been groomed since childhood to become the consort of sizzling hot Declan, an 800-year-old hunk with enough baggage to fill his private jet. Despite his initial resistance to taking a consort, Declan can’t deny that he and Anya are true blood mates destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
Once united, the power couple faces threats from every direction. Someone doesn’t want their story to unfold and they can’t trust anyone beyond their fearless inner circle of chosen family. With buddies like Matthew, Donovan, Michel, and Gwen on their side, this demon and his consort are ready to face every challenge barreling toward them. Cohen weaves this adrenaline-fueled tale with an emotional edge, tossing a relatable every-woman character into an unknown world with its own rules.
In Demon’s Consort, Cohen unveils the seedy paranormal underworld, expertly juxtaposed with a modern setting of club-owning, wealthy demons in expensive suits. The times, they are a-changin', and the demons have adapted. Our heroine, Anya, has been groomed since childhood to become the consort of sizzling hot Declan, an 800-year-old hunk with enough baggage to fill his private jet. Despite his initial resistance to taking a consort, Declan can’t deny that he and Anya are true blood mates destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
Once united, the power couple faces threats from every direction. Someone doesn’t want their story to unfold and they can’t trust anyone beyond their fearless inner circle of chosen family. With buddies like Matthew, Donovan, Michel, and Gwen on their side, this demon and his consort are ready to face every challenge barreling toward them. Cohen weaves this adrenaline-fueled tale with an emotional edge, tossing a relatable every-woman character into an unknown world with its own rules.
January 2, 2023
Solid first book in a series. I really enjoyed how the lore and mythology and religion all melded together. Plus the standby bits and the spice were very nice 😉
October 22, 2021
I am an Anne Rice fan from way back, have read and liked the Sookie Stackhouse books and Laurel K Hamilton and I loved this book! I felt like I really knew the characters (and wanted to hang out with them) and loved the premise of demons living among us. I've read many vampire / werewolf stories but never one with demons and I loved how much thought and detail the author added into the story to create this world. I can’t wait to see what happens next with Anya and Declan and their found family of demons!
January 4, 2023
I want to be Anya!!!
I loved this book so much. I was hooked from the club scene and happily stayed that way through the end. Declan and Anyas chemistry is literal goals for a relationship. I also want Gwen as a best friend. The love and support of these well-written characters is palpable. I am so excited to see how things play out in the second book.
I loved this book so much. I was hooked from the club scene and happily stayed that way through the end. Declan and Anyas chemistry is literal goals for a relationship. I also want Gwen as a best friend. The love and support of these well-written characters is palpable. I am so excited to see how things play out in the second book.
February 12, 2023
strong female lead!
Anya has been through so much in her life. Declan entered her life just in time to help her, but not rescue her because she can rescue herself-she’s that awesome! This story has a lot of twists and turns and I enjoyed the mystery, and the romance. Highly recommend
Anya has been through so much in her life. Declan entered her life just in time to help her, but not rescue her because she can rescue herself-she’s that awesome! This story has a lot of twists and turns and I enjoyed the mystery, and the romance. Highly recommend
September 28, 2022
I liked the storyline and world building. It's s good setup, and I look forward to the next books.
December 29, 2022
Holy guacamole what a ride! I enjoyed the new take on demons. Anya is sassy and strong and Declan had a great character arc from broody to sweet to his consort! You know some of the bad guys up front, but then a few shockers are tossed in! Also, excellent spice! Can’t wait for book two!
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